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In recent days, social media in Uzbekistan has been flooded with rumors of mass meat poisoning in Tashkent. Reports claimed that the capital’s hospitals were overwhelmed with patients who allegedly suffered from consuming contaminated meat. These rumors sparked significant concern among residents. Today, the Ministry of Health responded with an official statement denying this information.
According to the Ministry of Health, the reports of mass meat poisoning are not true. In the statement from the ministry’s press service, it is emphasized that the claims of an increased number of patients with poisoning are completely unfounded.
In recent days, around 750 people have visited the Republican Scientific Center of Emergency Medical Care in Tashkent daily, with approximately 175 of them being brought in by emergency medical teams. However, not a single case of meat poisoning has been recorded among them.
Such rumors about mass poisonings often spread through social media, causing panic among the public. However, it is important to remember that spreading false information can have serious consequences. The Ministry of Health reminded the public that disseminating misinformation carries legal responsibility under the laws of Uzbekistan.
The Ministry urges citizens to verify their sources of information and trust only official reports. It is important to remember that mass panic can cause more harm than the actual source of the rumors. If there are any questions about food safety or health, it is best to consult the relevant authorities or specialists.
Thus, the information about meat poisoning in Tashkent is just another fake rumor without any real basis.
It is worth noting that a similar fake news about mass poisoning at popular fast food outlets in Tashkent circulated on social media earlier.
The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article
